The Bar

CRAFT COCKTAILS & SAVORY DELIGHTS IN KYOTO

The Bar offers an international selection of fine wines, innovative signature cocktails including La Locanda Martini and Mojito Pickled, domestic and international beers, among other refreshments. Seasonal small plates meant for sharing makes The Bar is an ideal place to meet friends or colleagues or enjoy a relaxing evening amongst views of a cascading waterfall. Facing La Locanda, the stylish and modern space is complete with a 360-degree wine cellar that can be seen from any seat in the restaurant and houses more than 250 wines.

Hours

The Bar will be closed on May 17, 20 and 28, 2025.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

Wednesday - Saturday:
5:00pm- 11:30pm (Last Order/ 11:00pm)

Sunday - Tuesday:
5:00pm- 10:00pm (Last Order/ 9:30pm)

Seats

50 seats
Dress Code: Casual Elegance
No Smoking in All Seats All Day

Meet the Team

Our Visionary Mixologists

Meet our exceptional bar team:Yosuke Asano, and Kenichi Takeshita,. With their expertise, they'll delight you with inventive cocktails and unique flavor combinations, promising an unforgettable experience.

Signature

GENUINE CARE

Experience the artistry of mixology with exclusive creations crafted from rare, high-end spirits hand-selected by our head bartender. Each cocktail is a perfect balance of elegance, innovation, and a true reflection of place.

Signature Cocktail

ALIVIO

Crafted by The Bar's Head Bartender, Yosuke Asano, ALIVIO clinched victory at the Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition 2020 Japan.

Named after the Spanish word for "comfort," ALIVIO invites you to pause and unwind, offering a moment of introspection. Built on Bacardi rum and Chartreuse, with vibrant tropical notes of banana and lime juice, it envelops the senses in a soft, comforting embrace.

Live Entertainment Music

Jazz Live

Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 7:30pm-8pm, 8:30pm-9pm, 9:30pm-10pm, 10:30pm-11pm

Experience the ambiance of live Jazz music during the hours mention above for a price of 1,650 yen per person (tax included). Regular guests and those who have purchased bottles stored in the Bar enjoy complimentary admission.

Service

Bottle Keep

Guests can purchase their own bottle and can be kept at The Bar. Unwind at the Bar with a selection of fine whiskies and your beverage of choice.

Benefits

Bottle keep for 3 months for regular guests or 6 months for inhouse guests.
Membership Card
Complimentary bottle tag holder at The Bar, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Complimentary tasting of selected products at the Bottle Fair

First time registration fee: 3,795 yen (including tax and service charges). The Fee once purchasing a bottle: A set drink fee of 1,100 yen applies per person (including tax and service charges).

*Set drink fee includes ice, mineral water, soda, tonic water, ginger ale, cola, etc.
*Bottles purchased will be kept for 3 or 6 months.
*A set drink fee will be always charged (in the case of ordering other drinks).